30 Jan 2023, 13:01
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It was around nine in the morning and Kayla was taking a walk around the castle. She was considering just taking a run in the grounds, but she gave on that idea and put on a jacket before heading out.
Kayla wasn't expecting to see anyone at this time, it was a Sunday afterall. Most people would be either in the library or maybe they were in their common rooms. It was cold, Kayla didn't really want to be outside either, but there she was. She was simply standing, daydreaming about who - knows - what while the snow melted slowly under her boots.
As she was just thinking about turning around, maybe to go to the library, someone caught her eye.
There was a person sitting by the fountain onthe edge. Kayla wondered if they snuck by her while she was thinking, because she hadn't noticed them before. Again, she thought what were they doing, sitting by the fountain. Kayla couldn't see them well from where she was standing, so she decided to get closer. Even when she squinted she couldn't get a good look to see if they were reading or writing or something else. Cautiously, she got even closer. It didn't occur to Kayla that she might look like a stalker. But when she got maybe too close, she locked eyes with the person she had been spying on looking at.
Awkward...
Kayla cleared her throat and walked up to them, seeing as she was spotted.
"Hey," she greeted casually, sitting down next to them, as if it were totally normal and nothing had happened. "What're you doing outside now? It's cold." Kayla was wearing a jacket, so she had an excuse.
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1 Feb 2023, 14:54
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Also ignore the fact that it is very clearly not winter in the image above lmao
Rhys didn't know whether to be surprised or not when they were approached by someone when they were in the courtyard. They'd personally gone to be alone, since it was February and the courtyard was usually a pretty scarce place, especially with the winter weather. Earlier, while walking through the corridors, they had noticed a flyer for a Valentine's Day ball that had been discarded to the floor. Admittedly curious, they'd picked it up and looked it over. It appeared to be a sort of general information and sign-up sheet, still blank and waiting to be submitted.Feb 12, 2023
There was a part of Rhys that hated the idea of a school dance. They just knew they'd end up as one of the stereotypical anti-socials that just hang out in a corner without even bothering to dance, or just mill about the refreshments until the time came to retire to their dorm. Yet there was another, slightly smaller part of them that sort of craved the experience, since they'd never been to one before and they seemed to be hyped up by all the movies and shows that Rhys had seen.
Not to mention their mum would pitch a fit when she learned her child had opted out of a school dance. Surely, she already knew of the event and would be sending an owl asking about what they planned to wear, which was also just...ugh. Rhys did not particularly want to wear a dress. Except maybe if they happened to find one that interested them.. or they could wear one they already had.. Surely their mum would send her own recommended outfit ideas as well..
Rhys was pulled from their spiraling thoughts when girl spoke to them. She'd approached them while they'd been totally zoned out, and so when Rhys noticed her they startled quite a bit. They took a moment to regain their composure as the girl spoke. Rhys recognized her after a moment, as one of the girls that was also in the art club. Though they hadn't really spoken, Kayla didn't immediately strike Rhys as a threat, so they felt sort of silly for jumping at the sound of her voice.
It was just that... Kayla seemed very social, and Rhys was very... not. There was a reason she held the title of club president, while Rhys had opted not to apply for a team role, and why Rhys had never really engaged with her.A
"Oh, um. I sometimes come out here to study, and with it being cold, I figured the courtyard would be mostly empty. Also, I could ask the same of you." Rhys discreetly covered the flyer with one arm, not really wanting Kayla to notice.
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14 Feb 2023, 10:10
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"Fair," she said, "I just like the cold, it's very, er, cold." What a description. Yes, being raised in a place where she was flushed with the coldest of weathers was making its presence known. Indeed it was very cold.
"So, what were you studying?" Kayla asked curiously. She knew full well it was none of her buisness, but Kayla was just making conversaitions. "and my name is Kayla, by the way." On that last word, Kayla squinted at them.
"I know you. Rhys, right? From the art club," she added. Kayla always thought Rhys was an interesting name, to say the least. But, yes, now she remembered. Rhys had sat at the far corner during the meeting, not socialising with all the other students. Kayla didn't mind, she was just a little worried because Rhys had been a bit too quiet. But with the comment that Rhys thought the courtyard would be mostly empty, Kayla wasn't surprised.
Maybe they didn't like people. Maybe people didn't like them. Maybe they enjoyed the peace and quiet without loud extroverts smiling and shouting all the time. Kayla was guilty of that last one.
As Kayla spoke, she caught a glimpse of a flyer under Rhys's arm, she couldn't make out what it said though.
Valen-
That's all that she could see. Valen. How many words started with 'valen'? Well, she was pretty sure she had a distant cousin named Valentino who lived somewhere in Europe. Kayla wanted to ask, but she felt she needed to let Rhys process what she had said. She was told she talked fast, after all.
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14 Feb 2023, 17:11
Courtyard Confrontations
Rhys shrugged, nonchalantly flipping through their papers and sliding the Valentine's Ball flyer underneath some of the other ones.
"Nothing much, just the usual assignments. Charms, potions... whatever I can manage to get done. I've also got some letters from home that I've been meaning to reply back to..." Rhys trailed off, not really going into specifics. Maybe if they were vague and didn't give too much away then Kayla would lose interest and eventually leave them alone.
Kayla then introduced herself, though, and also recognized Rhys. They weren't surprised that she had, since she was the club president and it'd be kind of awkward if she didn't recognize a member of her own club, but now Kayla was guaranteed to stick around and... What was the word? Chat.
"Yeah," Rhys answered slowly, nodding confirmation. "Thought my mum might get off my back if I was able to tell her I joined a club.." Then they fell into an awkward silence of sorts, since they didn't really know what to say next. Speaking of appeasing their mother, she was especially worried about Rhys now that they'd gotten into an actual conflict with another student, (Bernard Waye) and she was especially encouraging them to look into the Valentine's Ball so they could form some more, ah, healthy relationships with their peers. And no doubt their father would 'agree' with her, since anything bad that Rhys did "reflected badly" on him... what a load of bull, honestly. But the last thing they needed was another Howler...
"Nothing much, just the usual assignments. Charms, potions... whatever I can manage to get done. I've also got some letters from home that I've been meaning to reply back to..." Rhys trailed off, not really going into specifics. Maybe if they were vague and didn't give too much away then Kayla would lose interest and eventually leave them alone.
Kayla then introduced herself, though, and also recognized Rhys. They weren't surprised that she had, since she was the club president and it'd be kind of awkward if she didn't recognize a member of her own club, but now Kayla was guaranteed to stick around and... What was the word? Chat.
"Yeah," Rhys answered slowly, nodding confirmation. "Thought my mum might get off my back if I was able to tell her I joined a club.." Then they fell into an awkward silence of sorts, since they didn't really know what to say next. Speaking of appeasing their mother, she was especially worried about Rhys now that they'd gotten into an actual conflict with another student, (Bernard Waye) and she was especially encouraging them to look into the Valentine's Ball so they could form some more, ah, healthy relationships with their peers. And no doubt their father would 'agree' with her, since anything bad that Rhys did "reflected badly" on him... what a load of bull, honestly. But the last thing they needed was another Howler...
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1 Mar 2023, 19:26
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Valentines day Ball.
Ah. That was it. Kayla had heard rumours about it, and had taken the time to examin a poster. Only to later pass it on to an older student who may be more interested than she was in it.
"Letters from home?" Kayla repeated, "I only ever get letters from my older brother, as he's the only one who owns an owl in my family."
This was true. Sad, yet true. Kayla's dad used to write all the time when Liam was living in the Realma household. Now as her brother had moved out, mostly she'd just get letters from him. Kayla wondered whom Rhys had letters from- their parents perhaps? Or maybe siblings or aunts or cousins.
"Your mum will be even more proud once she sees the artwork you produce in the club."
Kayla wasn't bothered by Rhy's comment much, she somewhat understood. Parents were worried on how their children were doing. A magical school with a bunch of magical kids, what do you expect?
"Not to pry...but are you going?" Kayla asked, pointing at the poster hidden under Rhy's work, "Valentines day ball, I mean."
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9 Mar 2023, 17:29
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Rhys nodded a bit when Kayla explained about her brother, feeling awkward. Really, what could they say to that? They didn't know Kayla too well, and saying 'that sucks' (which was what came to mind) didn't seem like it would really benefit either of them.
And then Kayla said something about their mum being "even more proud" of them once she saw the type of artwork they produced in the club. Which, yeah, might have been a bit true, but it kind of bothered Rhys that Kayla would assume something like that. Of course, it was a harmless comment, and Rhys's mother was always saying how proud she made them with the small things they did, from learning a cookie recipe from scratch to playing one of Beethoven's symphonies on the family piano.
Rhys was brought out of their daze as Kayla asked if they were going to the Valentine's Ball. Crap, she'd seen the paper, despite the fact that Rhys had tried to bury it underneath their parchment. They shuffled their papers again, shrugging as they looked up at Kayla.
"I dunno, was thinking about it.. My mum's been pressuring me to go, and she sent some outfit ideas for me to wear, but.." They shrugged again. "Social events aren't really my thing." Also, Azzy was going to be there, attending with someone else. Rhys still didn't know whether or not Azzy felt the same way, especially since they had a different date they were taking to the ball. But they couldn't-- and wouldn't-- tell Kayla this, since the two hardly knew each other, and Rhys never spilled their feelings to anyone.
And then Kayla said something about their mum being "even more proud" of them once she saw the type of artwork they produced in the club. Which, yeah, might have been a bit true, but it kind of bothered Rhys that Kayla would assume something like that. Of course, it was a harmless comment, and Rhys's mother was always saying how proud she made them with the small things they did, from learning a cookie recipe from scratch to playing one of Beethoven's symphonies on the family piano.
Rhys was brought out of their daze as Kayla asked if they were going to the Valentine's Ball. Crap, she'd seen the paper, despite the fact that Rhys had tried to bury it underneath their parchment. They shuffled their papers again, shrugging as they looked up at Kayla.
"I dunno, was thinking about it.. My mum's been pressuring me to go, and she sent some outfit ideas for me to wear, but.." They shrugged again. "Social events aren't really my thing." Also, Azzy was going to be there, attending with someone else. Rhys still didn't know whether or not Azzy felt the same way, especially since they had a different date they were taking to the ball. But they couldn't-- and wouldn't-- tell Kayla this, since the two hardly knew each other, and Rhys never spilled their feelings to anyone.
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